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The flurry of Wisconsinites on television these days - including West Bend's Tanya Fischer, who co-stars on CBS' "The Defenders" - shows geography is no impediment to success, or notoriety. »Read Full Article

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Tanya forgot to mention that she also made it to LA on the very first season of American Idol at the young age of 16, she also had an appearance on Law and Order's season finale two years ago, and she was a supporting actress alongside Bruce Willis and Mischa Barton in the film "The Assassination of a High School President." Regardless of where Tanya's acting has taken her, she's always stayed down to earth and completely genuine. I am proud to call her my sister!

Where do I start with Tanya, I will start with this; Her father is my best friend, I coached her little brother Nate in football. I have known her family for the last 8 years and they have become my family too. Her mom Peggy is amazing and her sister April I have so much respect and admiration for her and her future. I first met Tanya 3 years ago when her family welcomed me into their home for Thanksgiving, I will never forget that night, it was a big surprise for her Dad that she was coming home and the look on his face said it all when she arrived. From the first time I met Tanya she was grounded and just an absolute joy to be around and talk with, the following thanksgiving was again spent with her family and this time my kids were both there as well and she befriended my daughter which was amazing and still stays in touch. Tanya Fischer is going to do some fantastic things in her career and I am proud and honored to know her, know her family and am blessed to have them all in my life. Keep up the great work Tanya, you deserve all the happiness and success in the world.